The Individual Who…
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The individual who wishes to have an answer to the problem of evil has need, first and foremost, of self-knowledge—that is, in the utmost possible knowledge of their own wholeness. Read more →
Evil
March 2018
The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. -Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn
Articles
The Spiritual Force to Combat Evil
It was six years into my time at a previous settlement that it happened. I’d fallen in love with the congregation, with its can-do attitude, its involvement in the community, its history of justice work and its music. Read more »
On the Origin and Nature of Good and Evil
We human beings are shaped and molded by the stories we tell one another, including those we tell our children. Read more »
Overcoming Evil
I have always loved houses of worship, even when I was “unchurched,” so when I learned that the fourth largest Christian church in the world—the Cathedral of St. John the Divine—was in New York City, of course I had to visit. Read more »
From Your Minister
I’ve attended ceremonies in a number of religious communities to welcome in new babies. Read more »
REsources for Living
Not so terribly long ago the U.S. was shocked and horrified when a man used multiple high-powered rifles and vast quantities of ammunition to shoot out of his hotel window at the crowd below as they attended a country music festival. Read more »
CLF Helps Members
Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. It’s a constant struggle as to which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other. —Eric Burdon Read more »
Did You Know?
You can listen to audio recordings of Quest Monthly, read back issues or get electronic versions of the text to share with friends (and much more) at www.questformeaning.org Read more »
The Individual Who…
The individual who wishes to have an answer to the problem of evil has need, first and foremost, of self-knowledge—that is, in the utmost possible knowledge of their own wholeness. Read more »
Evil
The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. —Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn Read more »
210: UU College of Social Justice Programs with Heather Vickery
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Join our hosts as they chat with Heather Vickery–Senior Associate for Outreach, Enrollment and Administration at the UU College of Social Justice–about all the current and upcoming programs at the UUCSJ.
Show notes:
Adult Journeys: https://uucsj.org/destinations/
Youth Justice Journeys: https://uucsj.org/youth/
Border Links journey to the US Mexico border: https://uucsj.org/journeys/borderlinks/
Border Witness for Religious Professionals: https://uucsj.org/theologyandmigration/
Volunteer opportunities: https://uucsj.org/volunteer/
Learn more about skilled volunteer placements to RAICES in San Antonio Texas. There are upcoming dates open to people who are fluent in Spanish to help the women and children detained in Karnes that RAICES serves. https://uucsj.org/raices/
Immigration Justice study guide for those who would like to learn more: https://uucsj.org/immigration-justice-resources/
Love Resists Study Guide: https://uucsj.org/love-resists-discussion-and-reflection-guide/
Tools for Sanctuary and Solidarity page that links to Love Resists: https://uucsj.org/tools-for-sanctuary-solidarity/
Grounded and Resilient Organizers Workshop (GROW) is for young adults: https://uucsj.org/grow-justice-trainings/
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser and Christina Rivera, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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209: Complexities of Civil Discourse with Wendy Von Courter
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In this episode of The VUU our hosts chatted with Rev. Wendy Von Courter about the UU Church of Marblehead’s engagement with the complexities of civil discourse.
A deeper examination of the situation Rev. Wendy discusses can be found at the video, The Road to Beloved Community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tkI4IUrbHk&feature=youtu.be
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser and Christina Rivera, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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208: The VUU Roundup: Catching up with our hosts
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Join The VUU hosts–Meg Riley, Aisha Hauser, Christina Rivera and Michael Tino–as they catch up on what’s new in the UUniverse. It’s a UU roundup. (Or maybe a Rouundup?)
Show notes:
Link to the recording of Denny Davidoff’s memorial. https://locallive.tv/archives/23911
Denny Davidoff Memorial Fund: http://www.meadville.edu/donate/denny
UUA Board statement about the Moderator Search hhttps://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/board/announcements/statement-2019-moderator-election
Susan David’s short video on embracing discomfort: http://t.ted.com/kZ3eEcm
The book Honest Direct Respectful: https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Direct-Respectful-Simple-Change/dp/193320429X
The book So You Wanna Talk About Race: https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1518281778&sr=1-1&keywords=so+you+wanna+talk+about+race
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser and Christina Rivera, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
Note: This audio has been slightly edited for a better listening experience. View the live original recording on YouTube.
207: Our Anti-Racism Work: Creating Accountability in our UU World with Julica Hermann de la Fuente
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Join our hosts as they chat with Julica Hermann de la Fuente about anti-racism work and accountability in Unitarian Universalism.
Show notes:
You can download the Western States Dismantling Racism Resource book here:
http://www.westernstatescenter.org/tools-and-resources/Tools/Dismantling%20Racism
And if you download the PDF, make a donation to support the work!
Interested in joining Julica’s POC covenant group at the CLF? This is for people of color only. Here is the link: https://www.questformeaning.org/poc-covenant-group/
Learn more about Creating Theology Together at the Fahs Collaborative: https://www.facebook.com/TheFahsCollaborative/
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser and Christina Rivera, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
Note: This audio has been slightly edited for a better listening experience. View the live original recording on YouTube.
Strives to Inspire
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The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. —Ferdinand Foch Read more →
The CLF Invites GA Delegates
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Would you like to represent the Church of the Larger Fellowship at General Assembly (GA) this summer? Read more →
Did You Know?
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That you can participate in CLF worship live on Sundays at 8pm Eastern, or archived anytime? Read more →
Earth
February 2018
There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew. —Marshall McLuhan
Articles
Noah’s Ark
Those of you who went to Sunday school or Hebrew school when you were kids may have happy images in your head of Noah and the Ark… Read more »
To Praise the Earth
We gather to praise the Earth, to honor the soil, the sea, the swimmers and crawlers, the four-leggeds and the winged ones… Read more »
Dear Mother Earth
Dear Mother Earth, You are the great Earth, you are Terra, you are Gaia; you are this infinitely beautiful blue planet. Read more »
I am a Denizen of the Earth
On Christmas Day, 1832, Ralph Waldo Emerson, newly resigned from the burdensome constraints of ministry, rather impulsively boarded a freighter bound for Malta. He had declared in writing: “I will not see with others’ eyes…. I would be free.” Read more »
Strives to Inspire
The CLF strives to inspire all to embrace the power of purpose and love here on earth. Read more »
A Sacred Act
How do we live in honorable relationship with the other beings who share our planet? Read more »
The Way Your Dog Lies Down
Lie down on the grass with your dog the way your dog lies down… Read more »
The CLF Invites GA Delegates
Would you like to represent the Church of the Larger Fellowship at General Assembly (GA) this summer? Read more »
From Your Minister
I have described in earlier columns the deep and abiding joy I felt when I began to read Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass. Read more »
REsources for Living
It is, I strongly believe, well worth it to make a direct, intensive study of earth-centered spirituality. Read more »
Did You Know?
That you can participate in CLF worship live on Sundays at 8pm Eastern, or archived anytime? Read more »
From dust thou art, and to dust returneth.
I’ve never been quite comfortable with the dryness of this expression. Read more »
